SchoolBUSconversionNuts  Yahoo Group with much to offer new RV'ers 
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Links
Vannin.com  A portal of Van information
Cheap RV Living  A portal of RV living, full or part time, in a Van or RV
 12-Volt Travel  12 volt appliances here and more
RV Mattresses  and useful information link: all about foam density
.Sofa-Bed-Mattress.com  useful information about bed construction
Campmore   Link will bring up Kitchen Gear, but there is so much more
Solar Oven Plans  Make one to cook, bake, & heat your water with
Remember:  Anything you see in these last 6 or 7 sources can be found used in yard sales, flea markets, or even on clearance at WalMart after the hunting season.  But a weekender won't need 
too much gear.   Page 6,  will list an assortment of handy supplies.
Sterilite Storage Boxes  in the WalMart Web Site
The hours of reading time you spend here will be invaluable.
Steve's Story    A must read for beginners to the Van & RV lifestyle. 
Cheap RV Living Forum   Discuss your questions with other van owners.  
RV.Net Forum    A greater view of RVing in North America 
Conversion Van Camping  A web site with many stories & insights.
Steve Gillman's Story   At 16 he started traveling the USA in a Van
VW Van Conversion   Article looks at the VW Van possibilities
School Bus to RV Conversion   A larger project if you've the need
Short Bus to RV Conversion  A Van with a small Bus Coach may be it   
Movinon fulltime RV life   Yahoo Group, info for weekender or fulltimer
RV Full Timing  Valuable info site for converting a Van or Short Bus
Floor Plans   Skoolie.net forum offers FP's for different size vehicles 
http://public.fotki.com/Lordmodelbuilder/vanning/van_magazine_covers/
From Boat to RV plans and so much more